What military style models has Daisy manufactured?
World War I began in August of 1914. Around the same time, Daisy Manufacturing Company began production of their No. 25 Pump BB Gun. The No. 25 was not a military style gun, but they started manufacturing it in 1914, which is why I mention it here. Also, the shot tube and the front and rear sights from the No. 25 were used in the production of Daisy’s first military style gun, the No. 40. The No. 25 became the longest production run bb gun in Daisy’s history. They manufactured the No. 25 continuously from 1914 until 1978 (excluding the World War II years, see below). Two years after the successful introduction of the No. 25 and shortly before the U.S. entered World War I, Daisy began manufacturing the No. 40, their first military style bb gun. Today, collectors consider the No. 40 to be one of the most sought after Daisy bb guns. The No. 40 featured a sling, lever action, military style adjustable front and rear sights and a removable steel bayonet. Very few of the bayonets remain toda
